Inspiring change and breaking barriers: Saluting the YGL Class of 2023

Hello! I am Wadia Ait Hamza Ait Hamza, Head of the Forum of Young Global Leaders.

Welcome to The YGL Newsletter, where we bring you the best of what our dynamic community of Young Global Leaders has to offer. Twice a month, we'll share uplifting stories of our members making a difference, valuable insights on driving lasting change, and all the latest on leadership.

In this issue, we're honoring a few of the nearly 100 change-makers we welcomed into our community earlier this week. To explore the full list, visit our website.

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??Meet the 2023 Aliko Dangote Fellows

They are showcasing Africa’s trailblazing spirit

Since its inception in 2011, the partnership between the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the Aliko Dangote Foundation has been empowering Africa's next generation of exceptional leaders. For over a decade, the unwavering support of the Aliko Dangote Foundation has fueled the impact of each year's class of Fellows as they strive to create a lasting change on the continent and beyond. From revolutionizing healthcare to pioneering gender equality, trailblazing in governance, and leading the way in arts and entertainment, these leaders prove they are a force to be reckoned with.

????Learn more about how the 2023 Aliko Dangote Fellows are bringing local issues to center stage

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??YGL Aakrit Vaish lets AI do the talking

And he’s confident that it won’t be taking our jobs any time soon

As the Founder and CEO of Haptik , he was ahead of his time when he pioneered chat-based assistance long before big tech giants did. Since its inception in 2013, Haptik has continued to grow, processing close to 100 million users annually. Aakrit's vision for faster, more efficient problem-solving has driven him to leverage the power of AI, and he's now a firm believer that every budding entrepreneur, software engineer, or businessperson can build AI apps and companies that solve everyday problems.

????Here's more on the generative AI boom

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??From macroeconomics to opera

The class of 2023 boasts experts from the world of the arts, finance, the media, and more

The World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report sounds the alarm on the complex economic, social, political, and environmental issues we face. With talent and diversity in spades, this year's cohort includes luminaries such as the Editor-In-Chief of Vogue China and the Governor of Nairobi County in Kenya, who will come together to ideate innovative solutions and scale up each other's impact, paving the way for a brighter and more equitable future.

????As they embark on this exciting journey, here’s a shameless plug on the leadership skills these leaders must hone

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Wadia

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